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Restaurants

The Legendary Fish & Chips Sandwich at Pal’s Might Take Two People to Reel In
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The Legendary Fish & Chips Sandwich at Pal’s Might Take Two People to Reel In

The restaurant’s Columbia River view is as big a draw as its menu.

By Neil FergusonOctober 21, 2025 at 3:35 pm PDT

What We’re Cooking This Week: Yogurt Rice
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What We’re Cooking This Week: Yogurt Rice

This last-minute meal can span cultures based on what leftovers are in your fridge and what spices are on your rack.

By Jim DixonOctober 21, 2025 at 1:09 pm PDT

Cliff’s Set to Close by New Year’s Eve
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Cliff’s Set to Close by New Year’s Eve

Co-owner Sierra Luebke says her landlord, upstairs venue The Wonder Ballroom, declined to renew her lease in favor of a new concert-exclusive lounge.

By Katey TrnkaOctober 17, 2025 at 4:36 pm PDT

Next Level Burger to Relaunch as Next Level Veggie Grill on Oct. 25
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Next Level Burger to Relaunch as Next Level Veggie Grill on Oct. 25

The Southeast Hawthorne restaurant will be the first rebranded location after a 2024 vegan fast-casual merger.

By Rachel SaslowOctober 15, 2025 at 12:13 pm PDT

Kau Kau PDX Elevates Island Cuisine at Its Alberta Brick-and-Mortar
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Kau Kau PDX Elevates Island Cuisine at Its Alberta Brick-and-Mortar

Culinary staples like chicken katsu and loco moco—and a weekly menu of rotating specials—are heaped with Hawaiian hospitality.

By Andrew JankowskiOctober 14, 2025 at 4:16 pm PDT

What We’re Cooking This Week: Smashburger Loco Moco With Miso Curry Gravy
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What We’re Cooking This Week: Smashburger Loco Moco With Miso Curry Gravy

Nobody knows how the fried egg became an essential part of the Hawaiian hangover cure.

By Jim DixonOctober 14, 2025 at 3:46 pm PDT

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